• Indoor Air Quality

    Pollutants That Might Be in Your Home’s Air… Right Now!

    One of the services that we offer to our customers is the installation of a range of air filters, air purifiers, and UV lights to clean their air of various contaminating particles. But many homeowners don’t believe such measures are necessary: after all, it’s the outdoor air that’s polluted and unhealthy, not the air that’s kept circulating through the inside of a house.

  • Heating

    What Is Gas Furnace Short-Cycling and Why Does It Happen?

    A common trouble a gas furnace might run into is something called short-cycling. We’d like to share some information about it: what it is, why it happens.

  • Heating

    Electrical Problems and Heating Repair in Fairfax, VA

    Most home heating systems use either gas or electricity to operate. Electrical heaters are dependable and have high energy efficiency, but they do sometimes malfunction and break down. In this post, we’re going to address electric-powered systems...

  • Water Heater

    When Is a Good Time to Arrange for Water Heater Replacement?

    A water heater that receives professional installation and regular maintenance each year should last for a good long stretch. However, there’s no way for any water heater to perform its job forever.

  • Heating

    Is Radiant Heating Right for My Home?

    There are many different types of heating systems in Alexandria, VA homes, many more options are available today beyond boilers and gas furnaces. A option you might want to consider is radiant heating systems, which warm your home directly through the floorboards.

  • Heating

    Heating Maintenance: Better Late Than Never!

    Winter has arrived in Northern Virginia, and the heating systems in homes are already working away at performing their vital function keeping families warm until spring. We hope that you arranged during the fall for a maintenance visit from one of our technicians to prepare your heater (whatever type it is) for the rigors of this season.

  • General

    What Are The Benefits of a Maintenance Service Contract?

    Regular maintenance is an essential part of taking care of a heating and cooling system. You should have a maintenance inspection and tune-up done each your for both systems.

  • Heating

    Your Hybrid Heating System Won’t Work: Here’s Why

    Hybrid heating systems combine two types of technology to warm your home: usually a heat pump and a small furnace. Heat pumps act as both a heater and an air conditioner, and can be very efficient ways to heat your home.

  • Heating

    The Best Thermostat Settings for the Winter

    A few weeks ago, we wrote a post about why it’s a good idea to upgrade to a programmable thermostat. This week, we’re going to look at how to put that programmable thermostat to best use.

  • Indoor Air Quality

    Which Is Better: Air Filters or Air Purifiers?

    You’re wondering if you should have an air purifier or an air filter installed. Air filters are non-powered systems that use fiber weaves to trap unwanted particles, while air purifiers are electrically-powered devices that use ionization, ultraviolent radiation, or other methods to remove pollutants.

  • Heating

    What Should I Expect During Furnace Installation?

    When most people picture furnace installation, they usually picture their new furnace being connected to the ductwork; however, the installation process starts way before that. Not only do you have choices to make when it comes to installing a new furnace...

  • Indoor Air Quality

    Protecting Your Indoor Air Quality in Any Season

    Virginia winters aren’t as bad as in some of other parts of the country, but you’ll still need a heater running during a good portion of the season to stay warm. But cold isn’t the only issue you’ll run into during the season: indoor air quality often declines during the winter.

  • Air Conditioning,Heating

    Odd Things Your Heat Pump May Do in Winter

    Whether it’s because you had the system installed in the spring to prep for summer, or you’ve moved into a house that already has a heat pump, you’ll probably run into some unusual behavior from it during the winter. Most of the time, there’s nothing wrong with the heat pump—it’s simply that you’re unaccustomed to seeing the way this type of comfort system works in cold weather.